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The IRGC commander called the security of the Strait of Hormuz an inviolable red line and warned outside forces against any provocation. The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions over the key oil transit chokepoint, though no official response has yet followed.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has described recent accusations against Tehran as 'false flags' designed to provide a pretext for war. The statement comes amid continued tensions with Western nations over Iran's nuclear program and regional activities, which Tehran has repeatedly denied.
The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until Iran's demands are met, according to the latest statement, fueling concerns about global oil supply disruptions. The strait is one of the world's most important shipping routes for oil and gas. No details have been given on Iran's specific demands or a timeline for reopening.
Middle East oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have rebounded above pre-war levels, yet crude prices remain elevated. A senior Kpler analyst speculates that Gulf states may be paying Iran a transit fee to move oil safely through the strait, though the claim is unverified and disputed by experts.
Preliminary Kpler data shows Middle East crude exports topped pre-war levels on four of the last seven days of September, even as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate. An IRGC commander claims only 3-4 million bpd are now transiting the route, which he called "insignificant," while Iran says the strait will stay closed until Washington accepts its reopening plan.
Iran criticized US policy toward the country as a 'pure farce' after Washington imposed new sanctions on Tehran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said the US actions reflect Washington's 'policy failure' and lack of respect for international law.
Iran condemned the new US sanctions as a violation of national sovereignty, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei labeling them a return to 'comprehensive classical colonialism.' The remarks follow President Trump's threat to penalize any nation trading with Tehran, escalating tensions amid stalled talks and a naval blockade.
Iran's senior diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi has rejected US President Donald Trump's recent statements on the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing them as distortions and reaffirming Tehran's commitment to securing the strategic waterway. The remarks come amid rising tensions between the two nations over the region through which about 20% of global oil passes.
Iran's tightened control of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global oil shipments, spiking energy prices and raising maritime security worries. Analysts view the move as both economic pressure and a political tool amid rising diplomatic tensions.
